We know healthy living habits are shaped early in life. inspireU is committed to improving long-term physical and mental health outcomes across our region. We want to provide adults with the language and information they need to help the children in their lives develop lifelong healthy habits.
Throughout our discovery center, you’ll find signs with important information and unique QR codes centered around our five key themes of Movement, Nutrition, Curiosity, Mindfulness, and Connection. Each QR code connects to resources that provide additional resources to address these questions:
Help children get comfortable being outside. Time in nature can reduce anxiety and help us reset. You can help by building family traditions outdoors that can include things as simple as taking walks.
Play games of observation. What colors can you see? What sounds do you hear? How many different shapes do you see?
Joyful, social, physical movement helps us feel comfortable in our bodies and improves our mood.
Kids should spend 60 minutes each day being physically active. This can be 10 or 15 minutes at a time. Make active play a regular part of your family life.
Moving your body lifts your mood.
Going outdoors and away from screens is even better.
Active play helps kids feel better about their bodies and feel better about themselves. Physical activity also can help reduce feelings of depression and anxiety in kids (and grownups too).
Our region has so many places to enjoy the outdoors. Which local spot would you like to explore?
Fresh food is best! Help your family eat healthier. Discover our local Farmers Market.
Drink up! Your body needs plenty of water. But it does NOT need extra sugar. Choose water over soda or other sugary drinks.
Children need calcium to support their growth. They should eat or drink 3 to 4 servings of high-calcium foods each day. Did you know that some vegetables are an excellent source of calcium?
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Every child learns and grows at their own pace. Developmental stages are broad guidelines, not checkboxes. Play is an important part of every child’s development. Playful activities with adults help children develop skills and connect.
Learn games to play with your child at every stage.
You can have a “conversation” with your child before they can talk. Notice—what is your child seeing or hearing? Respond and encourage them.
It is important to have a pediatrician who knows about your child’s health over time. Learn more about the schedule for well-child visits for children from birth to 4 years old.
If you do not have a doctor, have questions about your child’s health, or need help with resources, call the Community Nurse Health line.
Babies and toddlers learn best from the real world, not from screens.
They learn emotional and social clues from people. Keep screen time to less than one hour a day.
Before they can speak, children gain language skills from listening. Reading is a cozy way to connect with your child. They learn emotional cues from your face and voice.
We can all help keep the Missouri River clean. Find a river cleanup:
Working towards an inclusive community where all people have value. Thank you PCS for sponsoring our instrument garden and quiet rooms.
Building healthy, thriving communities for generations to come.
The health care field employs people across different specialties. Some jobs are available to people with a high school degree. Some jobs require college degrees. Others have added specialized training.
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